Our basic stance on social contribution is to be a good corporate citizen in partnership with local communities. To achieve this, there must be close communication with the public and activities must be in line with social norms and expectations. Contributing to society is regarded as one of our responsibilities to society. We also recognize the importance of disclosing information on our activities to facilitate the public's understanding of them.
Mizuho has established Operating Standards for Social Contributions and Environmental Issues, and makes social contributions on an ongoing basis.
These operating standards cover the following seven areas: 1) Youth development, 2) Social welfare, 3) Support for the arts, culture and academics, 4) International exchange, 5) Environmental preservation, 6) Financial education, and 7) Humanitarian activities.
Activities are considered from a variety of perspectives, such as whether they contribute to the local community, whether they substantially benefit the public and can earn the public's acceptance, and whether they are original and progressive with respect to issues facing society.
